The Best Episodes of Parks and Recreation Season 1

Episode Rankings

1. #1 Fan Favorite
   

   7.2/10(61 votes)

   #1 - Pilot

   S1:E14/9/2009

   Indiana government worker Leslie Knope is given the assignment to convert an abandoned quarry pit into a community park. A documentary film crew follows Leslie through her mishaps and gaffes as she tries to make her assignment a reality.

   Director:Greg Daniels

   Writers:Michael Schur, Greg Daniels

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   Director:Greg Daniels

   Writers:Michael Schur, Greg Daniels
2. 

   7.1/10(48 votes)

   #2 - Canvassing

   S1:E24/16/2009

   Leslie decides that she and her committee need to go door-to-door to gain support for the park project as well as support for an upcoming town hall meeting, but their mission does not go as planned. Meanwhile, Tom wanders away from the canvassing group and uses his own creative recruitment tactics.

   Director:Seth Gordon

   Writer:Rachel Axler

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   Director:Seth Gordon

   Writer:Rachel Axler
3. 

   7.2/10(47 votes)

   #3 - The Reporter

   S1:E34/23/2009

   Leslie arranges for a reporter to do a story about her park project, but she and her committee have the worst time staying on topic. She then calls Mark to help her save the story, but it ends up hurting more than helping. Meanwhile, Tom does all he can to suck up to his boss.

   Director:Jeffrey Blitz

   Writer:Daniel J. Goor

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   Director:Jeffrey Blitz

   Writer:Daniel J. Goor
4. 

   7.2/10(49 votes)

   #4 - Boys' Club

   S1:E44/30/2009

   Leslie attempts to break into the political "old boy's club," causing an ethical dilemma. Meanwhile, Andy plans a surprise for Ann.

   Director:Michael McCullers

   Writer:Alan Yang

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   Director:Michael McCullers

   Writer:Alan Yang
5. 

   7.3/10(43 votes)

   #5 - The Banquet

   S1:E55/7/2009

   During a banquet honoring her mother's public service, Leslie tries to convince a local zoning official to support her proposed park project. Meanwhile, Mark and Tom try to meet some ladies.

   Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller

   Writer:Tucker Cawley

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   Director:Beth McCarthy-Miller

   Writer:Tucker Cawley
6. 

   7.6/10(44 votes)

   #6 - Rock Show

   S1:E65/14/2009

   Leslie attends what she believes is a business meeting with an elderly local government bigwig, unaware that her mother has secretly set her up on a blind date. Andy plays his first gig since breaking both of his legs in the pit.

   Director:Michael Schur

   Writer:Norm Hiscock

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   Director:Michael Schur

   Writer:Norm Hiscock
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